Childminder in Gloucestershire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming setting. They form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children understand the routines of the day and know what to expect, which helps them to feel secure. The childminder and her assistants are attentive to children's needs and respond quickly, such as when they need a rest. The childminder sensitively acknowledges when children are upset, helping them to manage these feelings. The strong relationships mean that children's self-esteem and confidence are supported effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder has improved the curriculum for mathematics following her last inspection. She incorporates mathematical concepts and numbers throughout the activities. For example, while singing, she uses number rhymes and encourages children to count in order. This gives children the confidence to practise their counting skills. Children have good opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, they make marks in the sand and older children are encouraged to write their own names.

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The provision is good

Children develop a strong awareness of healthy lifestyles. They learn about the importance of good oral hygiene through their play. Children have daily access to outdoor play. They learn about healthy food through fun activities, such as, cooking, making fruit kebabs and planting. The childminder and her assistants encourage children to learn about different cultures and provide lots of opportunities for children to experience foods from around the world. For example, children enjoy tasting Polish food.

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need to do better?

n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. The childminder's assistants who support these children are extremely knowledgeable. They know the children well and tailor their teaching style to best support them. They work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure that children get the support they need to make their time at the setting successful. Children are happy, settled and make good progress from their starting points. n The experienced childminder finds out from parents about their children's routines and abilities before children start attending. She uses this information and her regular assessments to plan and implement a sequenced curriculum that consistently considers children's individual interests. n The childminder forms trusted partnerships with parents. She keeps parents well informed about their child's progress and next steps. This helps them to

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need to do better?

continue to promote children's learning at home. Parents say their children have come on well, particularly in speech, social skills, and confidence.

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need to do better?

25 March 2024 n The childminder and her assistants take part in regular courses to update their knowledge. The childminder is reflective and considers areas for development within the service she provides. This led her to recognise a need to further support children with their mental health, and speech and language after the COVID-19 pandemic and she recently completed training to support these areas of development. This has positively impacted on her interactions with children and on the children's communication skills. n Children behave well. They show confidence around visitors and are happy to show them their favourite toys. The childminder and her assistants have a gentle approach and communicate respectfully with the children. For instance, they remind children to say please and thank you to their friends when playing. Children are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in activities.

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need to do better?

n Children take part in a varied curriculum However, babies and younger children occasionally lose interest in group activities, as they are too long and complicated for their stage of development. n The childminder provides excellent support for children who learn English as an additional language. They celebrate children's cultures and traditions. Staff invite parents to share key words in their home language and well-known nursery rhymes. Children have access to a highly inclusive environment and feel valued.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n restructure the organisation, especially the length, of adult-led group times to ensure all children are interested and engaged to provide an age-appropriate learning experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474641 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10337525 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 34 Date of previous inspection 30 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Northway area of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round, except bank holidays. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder at her home and employs three assistants. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector considered parents' written views during the inspection. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about the leadership and management of her setting. n The inspector viewed key documents, such as suitability information for the childminder, her assistants, and their training certificates. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder to assess the quality of education.

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Inspection activities

25 March 2024 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

25 March 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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